Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-30
Keshav vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Keshav
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the conviction of two appellants for abduction and rape, based on the prosecution's narrative involving the victims' departure from home and subsequent events. The Court reviewed the evidence and the acquittal of other accused persons, emphasizing the importance of establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment underscores the need for clear evidence in cases of sexual assault and abduction, ultimately affirming the conviction of the appellants. The case highlights the Court's role in scrutinizing evidence in criminal appeals to ensure justice is served.